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Campus
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Prepared by
RISK FACTORS: BUSES, PARKING & STUDENT DROP OFF (observe 20 minutes before first bell)
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Bus loading or unloading zone, or drop off points are visible from the main office.
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Parking lot has signs to direct staff, students, and visitors to designated locations.
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Bus and vehicle traffic in the area of student drop off is managed, monitored, and orderly?
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Loading and drop off zones are clearly marked and identified.
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Neighborhood and bordering areas to campus are free of risk factor indicators? (ie...graffiti, wooded areas)
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Parking decals or identification authorizing parking on school property is required?
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One main entrance and exit into parking lot.
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Someone is assigned to check for unregistered vehicles in parking areas.
ACCESS & VISITOR PROCEDURES
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There are adequate signs and directions indicating location of main office?
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Did front office personnel ask inspectors to sign in?
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All visitors are required to sign in and out on a visitor log?
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Visitor sign-in logs are verified by staff or completed by staff at sign in?
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The designated points of entry are monitored to control building access.
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Signs are posted listing items not allowed in school. (e.g. drug free, weapon free, smoke free)
ENTRANCE CONFERENCE (Meet with Principal or designee and other key campus members)
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Campus members present for entrance conference?
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What do you believe to be the most pressing safety need in your school?
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What school safety activities does your school do best?
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What do you believe are the biggest barriers to improving school safety measures?
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Does the campus have a Safety Coordinator and/or conduct any regular safety inspections or training internally?
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Campus has an Emergency Operations Plan?
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Campus has an Evacuation Plan & Procedure?
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There is a written visitor policy and procedure?
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Campus has documentation of drills?
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There is a detailed floor plan for the entire campus?
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There is an aerial photograph of campus?
STUDENT INTERVIEWS
EMPLOYEE INTERVIEWS
GROUNDS AND SURROUNDINGS
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The school has sign clearly visible from the road clearly indicating the school's name.
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Grounds are fenced in appropriate areas.
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Grounds are visually separate from adjacent property.
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All external doors are locked and not accessible from outside
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Fence and gates are all in good standing and secured.
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The perimeter of the school building is clear of debris, obstructions, and safety hazards.
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Mechanical, electrical and other equipment on ground is surrounded by a protective enclosure.
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Shrubs and foliage are trimmed to prevent people from hiding behind them.
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The exterior of the building is free of graffiti.
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Ground floor windows have functional locks and unbroken panes.
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Windows and doors are numbered with visibility from exterior.
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There are ant-intruder alarms.
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Signs are posted to indicate any restricted areas.
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Windows appear to be in working order.
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All walkways and steps are in good order and free of any trip hazards.
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Warning barriers/barricades are in place around any campus construction work sites.
BUILDING INTERIOR
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The main entrance is observable from the main office.
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Exterior doors are numbered on the inside.
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Stairwells are uniformly and adequately lit.
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Hallways are uniformly and adequately lit.
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Hallways free of obstructions.
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Restrooms are uniformly and adequately lit.
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Locked doors are in good condition.
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Classroom doors can be locked from the inside.
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Handrails are appropriately placed and in good condition.
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All exit signs are lit, clearly visible, and point in the correct direction.
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Unused areas of the school can be closed off when not in use after school hours.
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Emergency lighting properly installed and working.
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All interior windows are in good order.
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Floor material is in good repair.
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There is adequate access to fire extinguishers.
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There is adequate access to first aid supplies.
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Staff is aware of CPR certified personnel and students.
PLAY/OUTDOOR RECREATION AREAS
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Play and recreation areas are protected by fencing.
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Vehicular access is restricted around play areas.
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Emergency vehicles and access play and recreational areas easily.
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Bleachers are well maintained (painted with no signs of rust or damage).
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CLASSROOMS
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Each room has an updated evacuation plan posted by the doorway.
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Personal belongings are stored away and not accessible to students.
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Classrooms are free of any appliances to include refrigerators or microwaves.
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Rooms not in use are locked and not accessible to children.
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All bookshelves are anchored to wall.
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Any ceiling decorations are hung with fishing line.
CAMPUS FACILITIES
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Gymnasium is free from safety hazards.
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Fire extinguishers are available throughout campus and inspections are up to date.
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Lighting is adequate and facility has minimal burned out bulbs.
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Campus has a minimum of one AED Defibrillator on campus and can produce documentation of staff training on its use.
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Custodial closets are orderly and chemicals are stored appropriately with MSDS records available.
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Lighted exit signs are in appropriate areas and working
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Electrical wiring, chords, wall plates are in good working condition.
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Mechanical rooms are all locked, secured and inaccessible without keys.
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Mechanical Rooms are organized and clutter free - not blocking breaker panels or access doors.
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Restroom facilities are clean and in good working order.
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All exits, hallways and doorways are kept clear and free from obstructions.
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Are trophy cases and bookshelves properly secured to wall?
MONITORING AND SURVEILLANCE
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Security cameras are stationed outside the school.
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Security camera locations provide maximum coverage of grounds.
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Security cameras are stationed inside of the school.
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There is a central security alarm system.
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School resource officers located on site.
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Law enforcement provides a regular presence on campus during school hours.
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Staff members monitor hallways and stairwells during school hours.
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Play areas monitored via camera.
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Parking areas monitored via camera.
EMERGENCY OPERATIONS PLAN
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Reviewed and updated on annual basis.
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Date of last revision.
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EOP prepared following integration of fire, police and EMS input.
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There is an updated map of school's layout with room numbers, evacuation routes, utility shut-offs, location of first aid kits, etc.
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An updated copy of the map is provided to LE, fire, and EMS.
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The school has an established chain of command that will handle emergency response.
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There are emergency procedures for the following:
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Bomb Threats
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Hostage Taking
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Intrusions
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Kidnappings
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Acts of violence (shootings)
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Hazardous Materials Incidents
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Transportation Accidents
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Natural disasters
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Lockdown
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Lockout
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Shelter in place
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Evacuation on site
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Evacuation off site
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Duck and cover (e.g. tornado, earthquake, hurricane)
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Reverse Evacuation (ouside-in)
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Does evacuation plan include procedures for persons with limited mobility.
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The evacuation plan includes procedures for persons with special needs.
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Does the school have a plan for sustaining school occupants for 72 hours?
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Does the evacuation plan contain information on reunification sites:<br>1. Transportation<br>2. Counselors<br>3. Holding area for parents away from students. <br>4. Parents photo identification required for release of child
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Is an After Action Review held after drills, exercises or actual emergencies.
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All staff are trained in implementation of the EOP.
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Substitute teachers are provided safety plan training and information.
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Key staff are trained in the National Incident Management System (NIMS).
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Bomb threat checklist is available near all phones.
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Employees are trained on using the checklist as mechanism for intelligence gathering on a bomb threat.
CONCLUDING STATEMENTS
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Critical Issues & Concerns
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Suggestions/Recommendations
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Commendations
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Summary Comments
SIGNATURE
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Auditor Completing Report
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Campus Leadership Member
